Urgent Warm Springs Service Unit Dental Vacuum, Compressor System, Removal, and Installation
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting quotes for the urgent procurement, delivery, removal, and installation of a Dental Vacuum and Compressor System for the Warm Springs Service Unit (WSSU) Dental Department in Warm Springs, OR. This requirement is critical due to the failure of existing systems, which has disrupted patient care. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Quotes are due April 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide and install new dental vacuum and compressor systems, remove and properly dispose of existing equipment, and ensure full operational verification. The new system must support the existing six dental chairs and be capable of expansion to twelve. Key tasks include:
- Furnishing and delivering new AERAS 10-10 or 12-12 user capacity 230V, 3HP (or equal) dental vacuum systems and oil-free dental air compressors.
- Removing and properly disposing of existing Hitachi air compressors and Bison dental vacuum systems.
- Installing all required interface control assemblies, calibrating, and testing systems to meet manufacturer specifications and performance standards.
- Providing on-site training for clinic staff and warranty documentation/user manuals.
- Coordinating installation with Government personnel, certified electricians, and licensed plumbers to minimize disruption.
- Complying with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) procedures, OSHA safety, and all applicable federal, state, and local codes.
- Adhering to facility access, identification, and security protocols.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- NAICS Code: 339114 – Dental Equipment and Supplies (Size Standard: 750 Employees)
- Period of Performance: From award date through delivery, removal, installation, and final acceptance. Expected completion within 15-30 calendar days.
- Warranty: One (1) year warranty and support required post-acceptance.
- Place of Performance: Warm Springs Health & Wellness Center, Dental Department, 1270 Kot-Num Road, Warm Springs, OR 97761.
- Response Deadline: April 17, 2026, 11:00 AM PST.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, considering price and non-price factors. The Government emphasizes the Offeror's ability to expeditiously deliver and install the systems due to the urgent need.
- Factor 1 – Demonstrated Prior Experience: Evaluation of experience in providing/installing similar equipment (especially in healthcare/dental settings), and performing work in active healthcare or remote/rural locations. Offerors may submit up to three recent projects with customer details.
- Factor 2 – Price: Evaluation of the total evaluated price based on the provided CLIN structure (Attachment No. 1), including all costs for labor, materials, equipment, delivery, installation, training, and warranty.
Submission Requirements & Key Updates
Quotes must be submitted electronically to PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov, including a completed price quote (Attachment No. 1), a technical submission addressing prior experience (max 5 pages), and a completed IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Form (Attachment No. 3). Offerors must acknowledge all amendments as part of their quote submission. Recent amendments have:
- Incorporated additional clauses and the Davis-Bacon Act wage determination (Attachment No. 4).
- Clarified that the system must support 6 dental chairs and be expandable to 12.
- Provided responses to vendor questions, including photos of the mechanical room and confirmation of existing equipment details (e.g., RamVac OWL control system, 3-phase compressor).
- Extended the closing date multiple times, with the final extension to April 17, 2026.